The following
are lists of the common physical, mental, behavioural and emotional symptoms
of stress. As personal stress increases, more of these symptoms are likely to
become apparent. By noticing how many of these items you are currently experiencing,
either continuously or from time to time, you can obtain an early warning of
an increase in stress. Even though some of the symptoms may have a clear physical
cause, count them nevertheless, for their occurrence is still likely to be an
indirect consequence of stress.